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How to setup 2wire router with watchguard firewall
I have the following setup
A BT 2wire router attached to a Watchguard Firebox X Edge X10e
I only have 1 public static ip address from BT
I did not set this up originally so im not sure how it is setup.
I need to change the router as the vpn keeps dropping every few hours and the 2wire needs
switched off and on to fix it.So im hoping a new router will fix it.
Im not sure how to configure the router when you only have 1 ip address.
I think it needs to be setup in some sort of bridge mode or dmz mode but am not sure.
PS
there does not seem to be anywhere on the watchguard box to configure the addsl username and password
A BT 2wire router attached to a Watchguard Firebox X Edge X10e
I only have 1 public static ip address from BT
I did not set this up originally so im not sure how it is setup.
I need to change the router as the vpn keeps dropping every few hours and the 2wire needs
switched off and on to fix it.So im hoping a new router will fix it.
Im not sure how to configure the router when you only have 1 ip address.
I think it needs to be setup in some sort of bridge mode or dmz mode but am not sure.
PS
there does not seem to be anywhere on the watchguard box to configure the addsl username and password
What you want to do is to put the 2wire into what's called "ethernet bridge" mode. I'm not sure as to the specifics of that model to tell you exactly how to do it though. Then on your Firebox, the option to set your PPPoE login and password should be somewhere in the WAN or External port configuration. Sorry, again it's been a while since I've been in a X10e and can't recall the exact location of this setting to change. You'll need the DSL username and password from the ISP. There should also be a setting for this port to use DHCP or static IP addressing. Most ISPs you can just use DHCP with and you will get the correct static IP address based on your login. Some ISPs require that you set them manually. I'd have the information handy and try DHCP first, get connected, then check your IP address info. If it's correct, then you should be good to go. If not, then you'll have to configure the settings manually.
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Hi
at the minute the wan port is set to manual with the ip entered the only other option i have is ppoe or dhcp
As i use ADSL i need to use ppoa
at the minute the wan port is set to manual with the ip entered the only other option i have is ppoe or dhcp
As i use ADSL i need to use ppoa
I am assuming that the wan port you mention is the one on the Firebox. That being said, I don't believe your 2wire DSL modem has been setup in bridge mode. That would be the first step, getting access to the 2wire and verifying that it is in ethernet bridge mode.
Then you can setup the Firebox for PPPoE. I know you stated that you have ADSL, but that doesn't necessarily mean that you have to use PPPoA to establish a connection to your ISP. I know of very few ISPs that use PPPoA, but realize that they do exist. Double check with the ISP to be sure.
Either way, the PPPoE option on your wan interface will let you enter your DSL username and password information. You may also see an option on the Firebox wan interface configuration page to keep the connection on at all times, or for the connection to be made on demand, select the option to always keep the connection on. This is more than likely what is dropping your connection now; a lack of activity on the wire until the timeout period is reached and the 2wire is dropping your internet connection.
Once the 2wire is properly configured as an ethernet bridge and your WAN port on the Firebox is configured for PPPoE with the correct DSL username and password, you should be connected. Verify the IP addressing is correct and your VPN comes up. Then it will be a matter of waiting to see if the connection drops again.
Then you can setup the Firebox for PPPoE. I know you stated that you have ADSL, but that doesn't necessarily mean that you have to use PPPoA to establish a connection to your ISP. I know of very few ISPs that use PPPoA, but realize that they do exist. Double check with the ISP to be sure.
Either way, the PPPoE option on your wan interface will let you enter your DSL username and password information. You may also see an option on the Firebox wan interface configuration page to keep the connection on at all times, or for the connection to be made on demand, select the option to always keep the connection on. This is more than likely what is dropping your connection now; a lack of activity on the wire until the timeout period is reached and the 2wire is dropping your internet connection.
Once the 2wire is properly configured as an ethernet bridge and your WAN port on the Firebox is configured for PPPoE with the correct DSL username and password, you should be connected. Verify the IP addressing is correct and your VPN comes up. Then it will be a matter of waiting to see if the connection drops again.
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it is only the vpn that drops we still have a connection to the internet
also i cannot access the 2wire router as i dont no what ip it is on i think when it is in bridged mode it looses the ip
also i cannot access the 2wire router as i dont no what ip it is on i think when it is in bridged mode it looses the ip
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Yes I think it is in dmz mode
is there a way to access it
is there a way to access it
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I also know that the watchguard has a static public ip assigned to it and no ISP username info on it
In the firewall configuration section. Where you choose what ports should be available, there you can see DMZplus mode as the third option.
This way, you are not needing any more info on the Watchgard device than the ip address it will receive from the 2wire.
This way, you are not needing any more info on the Watchgard device than the ip address it will receive from the 2wire.
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My problem is i cannot gain access to the 2wire to check out the configuration
on my watchguard it does indeed have a ip defined as the gateway but when i try to access the 2wire from this ip i get a page cannot be displayed.
i would feel happier changing the 2wire if i could gain access to 2wire before i replace it so i could check out the way in which it is configured
on my watchguard it does indeed have a ip defined as the gateway but when i try to access the 2wire from this ip i get a page cannot be displayed.
i would feel happier changing the 2wire if i could gain access to 2wire before i replace it so i could check out the way in which it is configured
Can you reset the configuration of your 2wire and connect a PC directly to it? That way you can change the configuration accessingit with the default password, Then you can modify it as you will and connect your WatchGuard back.
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thanks for your help i actually replaced the router and it solved my problem and the 2wire router was in dmzplus mode